How long does Mushroom Pepper Fry take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mushroom Pepper Fry serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Mushroom Pepper Fry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Mushroom Pepper Fry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Mushroom Pepper Fry?

200 grams Mushroom, 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 1 Onion, 1 Green Chilli, 10 Curry leaves, 3 tbsp Maida, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mushroom Pepper Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mushroom Pepper Fry?

About 302 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mushroom Pepper Fry

Name: Mushroom Pepper Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Maida; 3 tbsp Corn Flour; ½ tsp Salt; As Needed Water; For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 6 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli; 10 Curry leaves; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tbsp Water; 2 tsp Soy Sauce; To Taste Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 200 grams Mushroom, Halved

Also known as Indo Chinese Mushroom Pepper Fry, Mushroom Pepper Fry, Chinese Mushroom Pepper Fry, Mushroom Salt and Pepper · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Vegan Dairy-free

Total25 min

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Serves2

Per serving302 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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Indo-Chinese mushroom pepper fry: batter-fried mushrooms tossed with garlic, soy, curry leaves and pepper. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 25 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

100% would make this again13 cooks

Ingredients

17 items

Cooking for2 servings

Maida3 tbsp
Corn Flour3 tbsp
Salt½ tsp
WaterAs Needed
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Garlic, Finely Chopped6 cloves
Green Chilli1
Curry leaves10
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Water2 tbsp
Soy Sauce2 tsp
SaltTo Taste
Black Pepper Powder1.5 tsp
Mushroom, Halved200 grams

Contains: wheat, soya, mushroom.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	302kcal	604kcal
Protein	6.5g	13g
Carbohydrate	35g	69g
Fat	16g	32g
Fibre	3.3g	6.6g
Sugar	4.4g	8.8g

Cookd masalas for mushroom

Method

1
Prepare a lump-free batter with Corn Flour, Maida, Salt and Pepper and some water.
MaidaCorn FlourSaltWaterBlack Pepper Powder
2
Add chopped mushrooms to this.
Mushroom
3
Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Once the oil is hot, deep fry the mushrooms until they turn crispy. Set this aside.
Sunflower Oil
4
In a stir-frying pan, heat oil, add finely chopped garlic and onion. Stir fry for a minute.
Sunflower OilOnionGarlic
5
Add Green chilli, Curry leaves, Chilli powder, Garam Masala powder, Salt, Soy sauce and 2 tbsp of water.
Green ChilliCurry leavesRed Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderWaterSoy SauceSalt
6
Add deep-fried mushrooms and toss.
7
Add pepper powder and stir fry for 30 seconds and remove from heat. Serve hot as an appetizer.
Black Pepper Powder

Before you start

How long does Mushroom Pepper Fry take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mushroom Pepper Fry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mushroom Pepper Fry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Mushroom Pepper Fry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Mushroom Pepper Fry?: 200 grams Mushroom, 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 1 Onion, 1 Green Chilli, 10 Curry leaves, 3 tbsp Maida, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mushroom Pepper Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mushroom Pepper Fry?: About 302 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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ShehanasAugust 2023
I've tried this recipe and it's awesome
DikshithaAugust 2025
Best recipeeee!!!!
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A Cookd cookMarch 2025
easy!
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Divya VarsiniAugust 2024
taste good 👍🏻 😋 👌🏻 😌
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A Cookd cookJune 2024
thanks for the recipe 🥰 mushroom pepper fry came out very well 🫰🏻
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GayathriMay 2024
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GayathriMay 2024
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A Cookd cookApril 2024
This was my first time trying something on my own and it came out so well🥹
MridulaFebruary 2024
good one
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A Cookd cookAugust 2023
love from Canada